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General Information

IMPORTANT: Programming of the transmitters cannot be done simultaneously. The first transmitter must be completely done before the second transmitter is programmed.

Perform the following to program the transmitter(s):
^ Pull the radio fuse (#17).
^ Cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 3 times within 5 seconds.

The body control module (BCM) will indicate that it is in a programming sequence by locking, and unlocking the doors and activating the hatch release.

^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the first transmitter for up to 16 seconds.

The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.

Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.

^ Depress and hold lock and unlock on the second transmitter for up to 16 seconds.

IMPORTANT: Failing to wait for the doors to unlock before proceeding with the next step will result in one or both of the transmitters not being programmed.

The door locks will lock and unlock and the hatch will release again to provide feedback that a transmission has been recognized.

Wait for the door locks to unlock before proceeding.

^ Turn the ignition OFF.
^ Replace the radio fuse (#17).
^ If at any time it is necessary to restart the procedure, turn the ignition OFF and proceed again with step number 1